Looking for book club inspiration? Staff picks are here! See what books some members of our staff have been recommending and loving in August.
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Annabel: “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a captivating novel about the life of a Hollywood star in the 1950’s and the decades that follow. This book is full of love, loss, heartbreak, lies, and so many twists. From the moment you pick up this page-turner you won’t be able to put it down. Great for book clubs (I read it with mine)!” |
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Ian: “I’m reading Hacking Growth by Sean Ellis and Morgan Brown. I received it as a gift from my friend and am enjoying thinking about how to grow Bookclubz while reading it.” |
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Carrie: “Pachinko is a hulk of a book coming in at just under 500 pages, but it was a surprisingly quick read. The story charts one Korean family through four generations, beginning in early 1900s Korea and ending in late 1980s Japan. The narrative and the characters aren’t what kept me reading until 3am, but rather the glimpse into the ruinous history of Korea under Japanese annexation of Korea that I've been woefully ignorant of until now. The novel's incipit reads, "History has failed us, but no matter" but Lee forces the reader to simultaneously acknowledge the atrocities of this war and occupation as well as the survival, dignity, and hope of the Korean people. Bonus Features: the book includes a book club discussion guide and an interview with the author!” |
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Erica: “Even though I’m not going back to school, I can’t shake that “back to school” feeling as summer ends. This month I’m revisiting my background in art, photography, and landscape by reading Old Fields by one of my favorite academic writers, John R. Stilgoe. It’s a deep and enlightening exploration of the cultural history of our photographic legacy, the development of technology, and the fascination we have with creating our own images.” |
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Olivia: "I borrowed Consent from Nancy to read with my book club. It is not for the fainthearted, but it is a very moving and important memoir about sexual abuse and the act of reclaiming one's power." |